Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* Huge €432m investment in Athlone plant’s future

* Local views from the Middle East

* Clann social night

* Council set to seek planning to expand Coosan cemetery

* Long-awaited Army HQ ‘will be in place next year’

* A spooky look at the small town of Eastwick

* ‘Staying silent only enables the abuser’

* Local SNAs voice concerns over job security at Athlone protest

* Fire safety and governance issues raised in report on St Vincent's

* Quicker action sought on Ballinahown and Glasson traffic calming

* Athlone woman tells of fear in parts of Mexico

* Ireland's oldest department store has served area for almost 190 years

AND IN SPORT:

* Moate CS juniors bid to reach All-Ireland decider

* Coláiste Chiarain denied in Connacht final

* New Athlone captain hoping to replicate 2025 success story

* Westmeath’s Coláiste Mhuire advance to Hogan Cup final